Jeremy Thielbahr's return vow to Eastside Catholic football is simple: He wants to build a national-level contender

Thielbahr won 91 games and three WIAA titles in first go-round with Crusaders, but spent the past six years coaching in Sandpoint, Idaho and tending to family affairs

In his first stint as Eastside Catholic football coach, Jeremy Thielbahr won three WIAA 3A championships and posted a 91-12 record in his eight seasons. (Eastside Catholic athletics / Courtesy)

In the days after accepting the Eastside Catholic football head-coaching position again, Jeremy Thielbahr was back on the grounds for the first time in years.

A longtime campus security guard recognized him and commented on his youthful late-40s appearance.

“He said I looked refreshed and energetic,” Thielbahr said.